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''' Salem City Municipal Corporation (SCMC) ''' is a civic body that governs [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] city, India. It consists of a [[legislative]] and an [[Executive (government)|executive]] body. The legislative body is headed by the city mayor while the executive body is headed by a Chief Commissioner. This corporation consist of 60 wards<ref name=wards>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Salem-Corporation-to-increase-number-of-wards/article14377048.ece|title= Salem Corporation to increase number of wards|work=The Hindu|date=1 June 2016|access-date=30 January 2018}}</ref> and is headed by a [[Mayor]] who presides over a Deputy Mayor and 60 [[councillors]] who represent each ward in the city. '''SCMC''' is fifth largest municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu. For administrative purpose the Salem corporation is divided into four zones: [[Suramangalam]], [[Hastampatti|Hasthampatty]], [[Ammapettai, Salem|Ammapet]], and [[Kondalampatti|Kondalampatty]]. Each Zonal Office has its own Zonal Chairman and an Asst.Commissioner to take care of Zonal Activities. | ''' Salem City Municipal Corporation (SCMC) ''' is a civic body that governs [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] city, India. It consists of a [[legislative]] and an [[Executive (government)|executive]] body. The legislative body is headed by the city mayor while the executive body is headed by a Chief Commissioner. This corporation consist of 60 wards<ref name=wards>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Salem-Corporation-to-increase-number-of-wards/article14377048.ece|title= Salem Corporation to increase number of wards|work=The Hindu|date=1 June 2016|access-date=30 January 2018}}</ref> and is headed by a [[Mayor]] who presides over a Deputy Mayor and 60 [[councillors]] who represent each ward in the city. '''SCMC''' is fifth largest municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu. For administrative purpose the Salem corporation is divided into four zones: [[Suramangalam]], [[Hastampatti|Hasthampatty]], [[Ammapettai, Salem|Ammapet]], and [[Kondalampatti|Kondalampatty]]. Each Zonal Office has its own Zonal Chairman and an Asst.Commissioner to take care of Zonal Activities. | ||
== | ==History== | ||
The Centurion Municipality was declared as the Salem City Municipal Corporation from 1 June 1994. The Salem City Municipal Council celebrated its Centenary in 1966. Fittingly the Municipality was upgraded into a special grade Municipality with effect from 1 April 1979. Salem City Municipal Limits were further extended by the inclusion of Suramangalam Municipality, Jarikondalampatty Town Panchayat, Kannankurichi Town Panchayat and 21 other Village panchayats with effect from 1.4.94, with an extent of {{cvt|91.34|km2}} and a total population of 917,613 (2011 Census). Salem is the Headquarters of Salem District. | |||
The Centurion Municipality was declared as the | |||
Salem Corporation consists of | Salem Corporation consists of 60 wards<ref name=wards/> categorized under 4 Zonal Offices namely [[Suramangalam|Suramangalam Zonal]], [[Hastampatti|Hasthampatty Zonal]], [[Ammapettai, Salem|Ammapet Zonal]], [[Kondalampatti|Kondalampatty Zonal]]. Each Zonal Office has its own Zonal Chairman and an Asst. Commissioner to take care of Zonal Activities. | ||
==Municipalities== | ==Municipalities== | ||
Revision as of 21:50, 26 November 2021
Salem City Municipal Corporation | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| Houses | 2 Houses |
| Established | 01.04.1866 (166 years ago) |
| Leadership | |
Vacant | |
Vacant | |
T. christiraj IAS | |
S. Karmegam, IAS | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 60 |
Ward | 60 |
Zones | 4 Zones |
| Motto | |
| City Wealth Country நகர் நலம் நாடு | |
| Meeting place | |
| File:SCMC Headquarters.jpg | |
| SCMC Forum | |
| Website | |
| www | |
Salem City Municipal Corporation (SCMC) is a civic body that governs Salem city, India. It consists of a legislative and an executive body. The legislative body is headed by the city mayor while the executive body is headed by a Chief Commissioner. This corporation consist of 60 wards[1] and is headed by a Mayor who presides over a Deputy Mayor and 60 councillors who represent each ward in the city. SCMC is fifth largest municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu. For administrative purpose the Salem corporation is divided into four zones: Suramangalam, Hasthampatty, Ammapet, and Kondalampatty. Each Zonal Office has its own Zonal Chairman and an Asst.Commissioner to take care of Zonal Activities.
History
The Centurion Municipality was declared as the Salem City Municipal Corporation from 1 June 1994. The Salem City Municipal Council celebrated its Centenary in 1966. Fittingly the Municipality was upgraded into a special grade Municipality with effect from 1 April 1979. Salem City Municipal Limits were further extended by the inclusion of Suramangalam Municipality, Jarikondalampatty Town Panchayat, Kannankurichi Town Panchayat and 21 other Village panchayats with effect from 1.4.94, with an extent of 91.34 km2 (35.27 sq mi) and a total population of 917,613 (2011 Census). Salem is the Headquarters of Salem District.
Salem Corporation consists of 60 wards[1] categorized under 4 Zonal Offices namely Suramangalam Zonal, Hasthampatty Zonal, Ammapet Zonal, Kondalampatty Zonal. Each Zonal Office has its own Zonal Chairman and an Asst. Commissioner to take care of Zonal Activities.
Municipalities
- Attur Municipality
- Edappadi Municipality
- Narasingapuram Municipality
- Mettur Municipality
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Salem Corporation to increase number of wards". The Hindu. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2018.